Palafito
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A palafito is an Amerindian stilt village or dwelling erected on bodies of water.
- The name Venezuela, meaning "Little Venice," may be due to these Palafitos, which reminded Amerigo Vespucci of Venice when he explored Lake Maracaibo.
- In the late 19th century numerous palafitos were built in Chilean cities like Castro, Chonchi and other towns in Chiloé Archipelago and are now considered a typical element of Chilota architecture.
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